Valley View and Mid Valley battled in more than just a non-conference matchup Thursday night. It was friends turned rivals for 80 minutes, with bragging rights on the line before they reunite as teammates for Anthracite FC. In the end, Gavin Walsh set up Braden Loff for the decisive second-half goal, giving the Cougars a 1-0 win on their home field.
Northwestern Lehigh didn’t just defend its Mountain Road Rumble crown, the Tigers roared through Northern Lehigh with a wave of big plays in all three phases to extend their winning streak to 18 straight games. A kickoff return, explosive runs, and a 100-yard pick-six defined a rivalry night that belonged entirely to the defending state champs. Fueled by Fit AF Nutrition, powering District 11 football coverage all season.
Week 1 of District 2 football had it all, power in the trenches, highlight-reel returns, clutch kicks, and plenty of style. SportzWire rolled out its first slate of weekly features, celebrating the athletes who set the tone under the Friday night lights and the local sponsors who make it possible. From Lakelands dominant offensive line to Riversides game-winning heroics, Lackawanna Trails electric playmaking to Valley Views throwback swagger, these performances defined the opening weekend. And this is just the beginning. Each week, SportzWire will continue shining a spotlight on the athletes, the moments, and the stories that bring our communities together.
Week 1 brought chaos to the District 2 Coaches Poll as Valley View stunned the field by leaping from seventh to the top spot after a gritty win over Scranton Prep. Delaware Valley slipped from No. 1, North Pocono made a statement, and newcomers Wallenpaupack and Honesdale shook up the rankings in a dramatic opening weekend.
District 2 Small Schools wasted no time shaking up the rankings in Week 1. Lackawanna Trail jumped into the top spot with a strong opener, Riverside surged into the Top 4 after an overtime thriller at Dunmore, and Berwick made their debut at No. 7. Meanwhile, preseason No. 1 Scranton Prep slipped to second after a loss to Valley View, and Old Forge dropped out of the Top 10 entirely.